The Sangji Buddhist complex is located on a hill about 40 kilometers away from Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Although it is located in a remote country, it is world-famous as the "city of pagodas. During the Peacock Dynasty, King Ashoka built this monumental historical site to house the Buddha's sacred relic. The monument consists of a group of Buddhist buildings, including megalithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries. Most of the history of these buildings can be traced back to the 2nd century BC to the 1st century BC. Before the 12th century, it has been the teaching center of Indian Buddhism. At present, it is the oldest extant Buddhist shrine and was listed in the world heritage list in 1989.